April 9, 2026 • Tree Identification

Urban Tree Identification: 10 Common Street Trees Explained

Identify 10 common urban street trees by leaf, bark, and branching pattern. London plane, ginkgo, Norway maple, and 7 more species explained.

April 5, 2026 • Tree Identification

Serviceberry Tree Identification: Blooms, Leaves, and Berries

Identify serviceberry trees by spring white blooms, toothed leaves, striped bark, and June berries. Covers 5 species with cherry and hawthorn comparisons.

April 2, 2026 • Tree Identification

Mulberry Tree Identification: Leaves, Bark, and Fruit

Identify mulberry trees by leaf texture, fruit clusters, and bark. Red, white, and black mulberry field guide. Try Tree Identifier free.

April 1, 2026 • Tree Identification

Ginkgo Tree Identification: Fan Leaves, Fruit, and Bark

Learn to identify ginkgo trees by their fan-shaped leaves, foul-smelling fall fruit, and gray furrowed bark. Seasonal field guide with ID tips.

March 31, 2026 • Tree Identification

Hawthorn Tree Identification: 5 Species Field Guide

Learn to identify hawthorn trees by thorns, spring flowers, and red berries. Covers 5 common species with seasonal field marks and comparison tips.

March 30, 2026 • Tree Identification

Crabapple Tree Identification: Blossoms, Bark, and Fruit

How to identify crabapple trees by flower shape, fruit structure, bark, and leaves. Includes crabapple vs cherry comparison and top species to know.

March 29, 2026 • Landscaping

Best Trees to Plant Near Your House: 8 Safe Choices

The 8 best trees to plant near your house without foundation damage. Non-invasive species with a safe planting distance guide.

March 28, 2026 • Landscaping

Drought Tolerant Trees: 10 Species That Thrive Without Rain

Discover 10 drought tolerant trees that thrive with minimal water. From bur oak to ginkgo, find the best species for dry climates and low-maintenance yards.

March 28, 2026 • Tree Identification

Trees With Pink Flowers: 10 Species to Know

Common trees with pink flowers include redbud, cherry, dogwood, magnolia, and crepe myrtle. Identify all 10 species by bloom time, flower shape, and bark.

March 27, 2026 • Tree Identification

Texas Native Trees: 10 Species Every Texan Should Know

Identify Texas native trees by region. Covers live oak, pecan, bald cypress, mesquite, cedar elm, and more with ID tips for every ecoregion.

March 25, 2026 • Tree Identification

Florida Native Trees: 14 Species Every Homeowner Should Know

Identify Florida native trees by leaves, bark, flowers, and fruit. Covers live oak, bald cypress, sabal palm, magnolia, gumbo limbo, and more species across all regions.

March 23, 2026 • Landscaping

Best Trees for Small Yards: 7 Species That Fit

Find the best trees for small yards. 7 compact species under 25 feet, with sizing tips and what to avoid planting near your house.

March 23, 2026 • Tree Identification

Japanese Maple Varieties: 12 Cultivars Compared

Compare 12 Japanese maple varieties by color, size, and form. Covers palmate vs dissectum types, red and green cultivars, plus growing tips.

March 22, 2026 • Landscaping

Best Trees for Privacy: Screens, Hedges, and Windbreaks

Find the best trees for privacy screening. Covers arborvitae, Leyland cypress, spruce, pine, and broadleaf evergreens with spacing tips.

March 22, 2026 • Wood Identification

How to Identify Wood in Furniture: Grain, Color, and Pores

Learn how to identify wood in furniture by grain pattern, color, pores, and weight. Covers oak, maple, cherry, walnut, pine, and more.

March 22, 2026 • Tree Identification

Trees With Red Leaves: Year-Round and Fall Color Guide

Identify trees with red leaves year-round and in fall. Covers Japanese maple, red maple, sweetgum, copper beech, and more with ID tips.

March 20, 2026 • Tree Identification

Arborvitae Tree Identification: Species, Cultivars, and Care

Learn arborvitae tree identification by foliage, cones, and bark. Covers eastern and western species, popular cultivars, and common problems.

March 20, 2026 • Tree Identification

Hemlock Tree Identification: 4 Species by Needle and Cone

Learn hemlock tree identification by needle, cone, and bark. Covers eastern, Carolina, western, and mountain hemlock plus woolly adelgid signs.

March 19, 2026 • Tree Identification

Juniper Tree Identification: Species, Berries, and Bark

Learn juniper tree identification by bark, berries, and foliage. Covers Eastern red cedar, Rocky Mountain, common, alligator, and Utah juniper.

March 19, 2026 • Tree Identification

Tree Seed Pod Identification: A Visual Guide by Type

Identify trees by their seed pods year-round. Covers winged samaras, spiky gumballs, bean-like pods, cones, and nuts with species details.

March 18, 2026 • Tree Identification

Fir Tree Identification: 7 Species by Needle, Cone, and Bark

Learn fir tree identification by needle shape, cone position, and bark texture. Covers balsam fir, Douglas fir, white fir, noble fir, and more.

March 17, 2026 • Tree Identification

Cypress Tree Identification: Bald, Italian, Monterey, and More

Learn cypress tree identification by foliage, bark, and cones. Covers bald cypress, Italian cypress, Monterey cypress, Leyland cypress, and Arizona cypress.

March 16, 2026 • Tree Identification

Fast Growing Trees: 7 Worth Planting and 5 to Avoid

The best fast growing trees for shade and privacy, ranked by growth rate and durability. Includes trees to avoid and why growth speed affects wood quality.

March 16, 2026 • Tree Identification

Spruce Tree Identification: 7 Species by Needle, Cone, and Bark

Learn spruce tree identification by needle shape, cone size, and bark pattern. Covers blue spruce, Norway spruce, white spruce, Sitka spruce, and more.

March 14, 2026 • Tree Identification

Trees With White Flowers: 10 Species Identified by Bloom Time

Identify trees with white flowers by bloom time, flower size, and petal shape. Covers dogwood, serviceberry, cherry, black locust, catalpa, and more.

March 14, 2026 • Tree Identification

Types of Pine Trees: 14 Species Identified by Needle and Bark

Learn to identify types of pine trees by needle count, bark pattern, and cone shape. Covers eastern white pine, ponderosa, loblolly, bristlecone, and more.

March 13, 2026 • Tree Identification

Best Shade Trees for Backyard: 7 Species That Actually Work

The best shade trees for backyards ranked by growth rate, canopy size, and maintenance. Covers red oak, maple, tulip tree, white oak, bald cypress, and more.

March 13, 2026 • Tree Identification

How to Identify Trees in Spring: Flowers, Buds, and Early Leaves

Learn how to identify trees in spring using flowers, catkins, emerging leaves, and bark. Covers the easiest spring trees to ID and a practical walk guide.

March 12, 2026 • Tree Identification

Catalpa Tree Identification: Giant Leaves, Flowers, and Bean Pods

Learn catalpa tree identification by its huge heart-shaped leaves, orchid-like flowers, and long bean pods. Covers northern and southern catalpa.

March 12, 2026 • Tree Identification

Chestnut Tree Identification: American, Chinese, and Horse Chestnut

Learn chestnut tree identification for American, Chinese, and horse chestnut. How to tell them apart by leaves, nuts, and bark.

March 12, 2026 • Tree Identification

Hackberry Tree Identification: Warty Bark, Leaves, and Fruit

Learn hackberry tree identification by its warty corky bark, elm-like leaves, and dark purple fruit. Plus how to tell hackberry from elm.

March 12, 2026 • Tree Identification

Linden Tree Identification: Leaves, Flowers, and Bracts

Learn linden tree identification by heart-shaped leaves, fragrant flowers, and unique bracts. Covers basswood, littleleaf linden, and silver linden.

March 11, 2026 • Tree Identification

Locust Tree Identification: Honey Locust vs Black Locust

Learn locust tree identification by leaves, bark, thorns, and flowers. Compare honey locust vs black locust with a visual side-by-side guide.

March 11, 2026 • Tree Identification

Sassafras Tree Identification: Mitten Leaves and Root Beer Bark

Learn sassafras tree identification by its three leaf shapes, aromatic bark, and blue fruit. The mitten-shaped leaf makes it one of the easiest trees to ID.

March 11, 2026 • Tree Identification

Sweetgum Tree Identification: Leaves, Bark, and Spiky Gumballs

Learn sweetgum tree identification by star-shaped leaves, furrowed bark, and spiky seed balls. Plus how to tell sweetgum from maple trees.

March 11, 2026 • Tree Identification

Tulip Tree Identification: Leaves, Bark, and Flowers

Learn tulip tree identification by its unique flat-topped leaves, diamond bark, and tulip-shaped flowers. The tallest hardwood in eastern North America.

March 10, 2026 • Tree Identification

Beech Tree Identification: Bark, Leaves, and Species

Learn beech tree identification by smooth gray bark, toothed leaves, and beechnuts. Covers American beech, European beech, and copper beech varieties.

March 10, 2026 • Tree Identification

Cherry Tree Identification: Bark, Blooms, and Species Guide

Learn cherry tree identification by bark lenticels, flower type, and leaf shape. Covers ornamental, wild, and orchard cherry species with visual ID tips.

March 10, 2026 • Tree Identification

Poplar Tree Identification: Cottonwood, Aspen, and More

Learn poplar tree identification by leaf, bark, and shape. Covers cottonwood, quaking aspen, balsam poplar, Lombardy poplar, and the tulip poplar mix-up.

March 10, 2026 • Tree Identification

Sycamore Tree Identification: Bark, Leaves, and Species

Learn sycamore tree identification by bark, leaves, and seed balls. Covers American sycamore, California sycamore, and sycamore vs London plane tree.

March 9, 2026 • Tree Identification

Ash Tree Identification: White, Green, Black, and Blue Ash

Learn to identify ash trees by their leaves, bark, and twigs. Covers white ash, green ash, black ash, and blue ash plus emerald ash borer signs.

March 9, 2026 • Firewood

Best Firewood Trees: Ranked by Heat and Burn Quality

The best firewood trees ranked by BTU output, splitting ease, and burn quality. Includes a firewood BTU chart comparing oak, hickory, maple, ash, and more.

March 9, 2026 • Tree Identification

Evergreen Tree Identification: Beyond Pines and Spruces

Learn evergreen tree identification for broadleaf and needle-leaf species. Covers magnolia, live oak, holly, hemlock, yew, arborvitae, and more.

March 9, 2026 • Tree Health

How to Tell If a Tree Is Dying: 7 Warning Signs

Learn the 7 visible signs a tree is dying: dead branches, bark loss, trunk fungus, leaf dieback, cavities, root damage, and lean changes.

March 9, 2026 • Native Trees

Native Keystone Trees: Species That Hold Ecosystems Together

Learn which native keystone trees support the most caterpillars and birds. Ranked list of top genera from Doug Tallamy's research with Lepidoptera counts.

March 6, 2026 • Tree Identification

Black Walnut Tree Identification: A Complete Guide

Learn black walnut tree identification by leaves, bark, and nuts. Covers juglone toxicity, butternut comparison, and wood value.

March 6, 2026 • Tree Identification

Dogwood Tree Identification: Species, Bracts, Bark

Learn dogwood tree identification by bract shape, curved leaf veins, and bark texture. Covers Flowering, Kousa, Pacific, and Cornelian Cherry species.

March 6, 2026 • Tree Identification

Elm Tree Identification: 6 Species Field Guide

Learn elm tree identification for 6 North American species. Covers American, slippery, rock, winged, cedar, and Siberian elm plus Dutch elm disease.

March 6, 2026 • Tree Identification

Magnolia Tree Identification: 6 Species Field Guide

Learn magnolia tree identification by leaf, flower, and bark. Covers Southern, Saucer, Star, Sweetbay, Cucumber Tree, and Bigleaf Magnolia species.

March 5, 2026 • Tree Identification

Best Tree Identification App 2026: Tested and Compared

Comparing the best tree identification apps in 2026. See which app handles leaves, bark, wood, and more with AI photo ID.

March 5, 2026 • Tree Identification

How to Identify a Tree by Photo (Step-by-Step)

Learn how to identify any tree by photo using AI. Tips on what to photograph, how to get accurate results, and the best parts of a tree to capture.

March 5, 2026 • Tree Identification

Tree Identification by Leaf Shape: A Visual Field Guide

Learn tree identification by leaf shape. Covers lobed, unlobed, compound, needle, and scale-like leaves with species examples for each category.

March 5, 2026 • Tree Identification

Tree Identification for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Learn tree identification for beginners with five practical methods: leaves, bark, shape, flowers, and regional clues. Start identifying trees today.